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--.,~-------Walsh Universitv
ER VIE
October 20. l 995
Annexation of Hoover Land Essential to University's Growth
If the citizens of North Canton vote against annexation of
the Hoover property across Easton Street from campus, The
Hoover Company's donation of 50 acres to Walsh University
may be in jeopardy, University President Fr. Richard Mucowski
said in an employee meeting Tuesday.
"The Hoover Company has proposed a land use plan that it
would like to develop as a whole," he said. "The company is
not interested in putting only part of it through."
Hoover released a revised land use plan for the property in
late September. In addition to the donation to Walsh, the
proposed plan for the 263-acrc site includes a 70-acre city park,
Little League fields, 75 acres of residential development, about
35 acres for Hoover Park, and about 30 acres of offices and
retail establishments.
North Canton residents will vote on annexation, Issue #27,
the November elections. The Hoover Company has re-ested
annexation of the land to North Canton because the
city can provide the services needed for development: Fr.
Mucowski said . The city would benefit from the annexation
through the addition of the city park, residential areas and retail
development. North Canton residents also would enjoy Hoover
Park, which will remain unchanged, as well as the proposed
nature and walking trail and Little League fields.
Walsh also would benefit from the land donation, Fr.
Mucowski said . "The donated land would free up space on
campus that is now being used for athletic fields," he said .
"Right now, we have limited potential for growth because we
are 'landlocked' and restricted in building height."
Residents Against the Maytag Mall (RAMM), a North
Canton citizens group, opposes annexation primarily because
the group would like the area to either remain undeveloped or
consist solely of residential development, Vice President for
Student Affairs Dale Howard said during the meeting . "Most of
the opposition has been focused around the theme that if you
vote 'no' to annexation, there will be no 'mall,'" he said. "But
the fact is that if the land is not annexed, it will remain part of
Plain Township, and North Canton citizens will not have a
voice on how it is developed." Walsh University, which is
located in North Canton rather than Plain Township, also would
no longer have a say in how the land is developed .
According to The Hoover Company, the area set aside for
retail development in the proposed plan is not large enough for
a mall. A village community shopping center would occupy
13 .5 acres, and 8.5 acres have been reserved for restaurants,
banks and similar uses .
Dale believes the land eventually will be developed
regardless of whether it is annexed . The property is private
land, and The Hoover Company has the right to use the land as
it sees fit, within zoning regulations .
Hoover had revised its original land use plan because of
residents' concerns and is interested in being a good neighbor,
Dale said. "In my opinion , RAMM's concerns were addressed
in the most recent land use proposal," he said . "The company
plans to follow through with this plan or one very similar to it if
the land is annexed ."
If annexation is approved, The Hoover Company will
submit its plan to the North Canton Planning Commission for
its review and approval process.
How You Can Help
Fr. Mucowski urges employees who favor annexation to
speak out on the issue. A meeting was held Wednesday night
for citizens who would like to see Issue #27 passed.
Employees also can place signs in their yards in support of
annexation. Any employee who has questions about the land use
plan or would like to sponsor a sign, which says "Hoover Land
Belongs to North Canton," should contact Norm Kutz, assistant
to the president, at ext. 7112 or Dale Howard at ext. 7303.
Academic Assembly will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
today in the Science Center Auditorium. The agenda is:
• Opening Prayer- Dr. Joe Torma
• Hosting International Students -Lori Brindisi
• United Way- Norm Kutz
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
• Motion From Grade Inflation Committee -
Delene Perley
• Early Childhood Major- Dr. Shirla McClain
• Scholarship Committee - Tom Ling
• Honors Committee - Dr. Frank Vazzano
• lAP Core Curriculum Revitalization Process Plan -
Jamey Parramore
• Governance Plan - Expeditious Review Process-
Dr. Carole Mount
• Other Business
• December Graduation - Lyn Benedict
• FYI Update- Dr. John Trapani
Published bv the Office of Universitv Relations (copy deadline. Wednesday noon) For Facultv and Staff

--.,~-------Walsh Universitv
ER VIE
October 20. l 995
Annexation of Hoover Land Essential to University's Growth
If the citizens of North Canton vote against annexation of
the Hoover property across Easton Street from campus, The
Hoover Company's donation of 50 acres to Walsh University
may be in jeopardy, University President Fr. Richard Mucowski
said in an employee meeting Tuesday.
"The Hoover Company has proposed a land use plan that it
would like to develop as a whole" he said. "The company is
not interested in putting only part of it through."
Hoover released a revised land use plan for the property in
late September. In addition to the donation to Walsh, the
proposed plan for the 263-acrc site includes a 70-acre city park,
Little League fields, 75 acres of residential development, about
35 acres for Hoover Park, and about 30 acres of offices and
retail establishments.
North Canton residents will vote on annexation, Issue #27,
the November elections. The Hoover Company has re-ested
annexation of the land to North Canton because the
city can provide the services needed for development: Fr.
Mucowski said . The city would benefit from the annexation
through the addition of the city park, residential areas and retail
development. North Canton residents also would enjoy Hoover
Park, which will remain unchanged, as well as the proposed
nature and walking trail and Little League fields.
Walsh also would benefit from the land donation, Fr.
Mucowski said . "The donated land would free up space on
campus that is now being used for athletic fields" he said .
"Right now, we have limited potential for growth because we
are 'landlocked' and restricted in building height."
Residents Against the Maytag Mall (RAMM), a North
Canton citizens group, opposes annexation primarily because
the group would like the area to either remain undeveloped or
consist solely of residential development, Vice President for
Student Affairs Dale Howard said during the meeting . "Most of
the opposition has been focused around the theme that if you
vote 'no' to annexation, there will be no 'mall,'" he said. "But
the fact is that if the land is not annexed, it will remain part of
Plain Township, and North Canton citizens will not have a
voice on how it is developed." Walsh University, which is
located in North Canton rather than Plain Township, also would
no longer have a say in how the land is developed .
According to The Hoover Company, the area set aside for
retail development in the proposed plan is not large enough for
a mall. A village community shopping center would occupy
13 .5 acres, and 8.5 acres have been reserved for restaurants,
banks and similar uses .
Dale believes the land eventually will be developed
regardless of whether it is annexed . The property is private
land, and The Hoover Company has the right to use the land as
it sees fit, within zoning regulations .
Hoover had revised its original land use plan because of
residents' concerns and is interested in being a good neighbor,
Dale said. "In my opinion , RAMM's concerns were addressed
in the most recent land use proposal" he said . "The company
plans to follow through with this plan or one very similar to it if
the land is annexed ."
If annexation is approved, The Hoover Company will
submit its plan to the North Canton Planning Commission for
its review and approval process.
How You Can Help
Fr. Mucowski urges employees who favor annexation to
speak out on the issue. A meeting was held Wednesday night
for citizens who would like to see Issue #27 passed.
Employees also can place signs in their yards in support of
annexation. Any employee who has questions about the land use
plan or would like to sponsor a sign, which says "Hoover Land
Belongs to North Canton" should contact Norm Kutz, assistant
to the president, at ext. 7112 or Dale Howard at ext. 7303.
Academic Assembly will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
today in the Science Center Auditorium. The agenda is:
• Opening Prayer- Dr. Joe Torma
• Hosting International Students -Lori Brindisi
• United Way- Norm Kutz
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
• Motion From Grade Inflation Committee -
Delene Perley
• Early Childhood Major- Dr. Shirla McClain
• Scholarship Committee - Tom Ling
• Honors Committee - Dr. Frank Vazzano
• lAP Core Curriculum Revitalization Process Plan -
Jamey Parramore
• Governance Plan - Expeditious Review Process-
Dr. Carole Mount
• Other Business
• December Graduation - Lyn Benedict
• FYI Update- Dr. John Trapani
Published bv the Office of Universitv Relations (copy deadline. Wednesday noon) For Facultv and Staff